Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bedford Heights, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,847

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

74.3%8,056

White

12.6%1,362

Two or More

7%763

Hispanic/Latino

5.8%625

Other

0.4%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%170

High School Diploma

30.5%2,382

Some College (<1 yr)

13.1%1,021

Some College (1+ yr)

20%1,561

Associate's Degree

7.5%587

Bachelor's Degree

14.1%1,099

Master's Degree

7.5%588

Doctorate

0.1%8

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

21.7%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$156,500

Median Renti

$1,009

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.4%2,450

Renter-Occupied

55.6%3,070

Total Units

5,761

Homeownership

44.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.1%297

$50K–$100K

4%98

$100K–$150K

27.4%672

$150K–$200K

30.1%737

$200K–$300K

20.5%503

$300K–$500K

4.6%112

$500K–$1M

1.3%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

106

$500–$750

176

$750–$1,000

1,210

$1,000–$1,250

997

$1,250–$1,500

449

$1,500–$2,000

120

Year Built

2010–2019

3%173

2000–2009

4.2%242

1990–1999

6.7%387

1980–1989

7.5%431

1970–1979

22%1,269

1960–1969

36.6%2,108

1950–1959

12.6%726

1940–1949

3.7%216

1939 or earlier

3.6%209

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.6%3,567

Electricity

31.7%1,748

No Fuel

1.5%82

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%59

Other

0.6%34

Fuel Oil

0.5%30

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,269

Mean Household Incomei

$66,607

Per Capita Incomei

$34,580

Poverty Ratei

12.6%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

5,703

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.6%364

$10K–$15K

6.7%368

$15K–$20K

5.3%294

$20K–$25K

2.1%117

$25K–$30K

6.6%367

$30K–$35K

3%167

$35K–$40K

4%223

$40K–$45K

6.8%373

$45K–$50K

8%440

$50K–$60K

12.1%668

$60K–$75K

8.9%493

$75K–$100K

9.9%549

$100K–$125K

10.5%582

$125K–$150K

1.7%94

$150K–$200K

4.7%260

$200K+

2.9%161

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,240

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,331

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

558(6.4% of civilian adults)